UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON

ECN1006 - The Economic Environment

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Shaowei He
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: A
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam:60% Coursework:40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Economics mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Financial Services; BA Financial Information Management; BA Accounting And Finance; BA Hons Financial Services 4 Year Extended;
Designated for:
Description:
This module will enable students to understand how markets operate. The pressure on, and behaviour of, firms in alternative market forms will be considered, as will the behaviour of the UK economy and in its national and international context. The reasons for government intervention and the nature of economic policy will feature prominently. The module is particularly suitable for students intending to study Economics as part of their second year studies or students who are reading for an accountancy degree. Completion of this module will provide students with a good grounding in micro and macro economic principles.

ECN1008 - The Developing World

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Richard Sanders
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: B
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 50% Coursework: 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Third World Development mj, jt, mn. Designated for: Ec onomics mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Politics;
Description:
This module will provide students with an introduction to the problems of poor countries in their quest for development. This introduction will involve both an examination of competing theoretical perspectives, notably liberalism, reformism and Marxism, as well as practical analysis and interpretation of the issues facing developing countries by use of contemporary case studies, including an extended case study of development in the Indian Sub-continent.

ECN1009 - Economics Of The Real World

IBO1002 - Business Environment

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Peter Campkin
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: C
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam 50% Coursework 50%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Business mj, jt, mn. Designated for: Accounting mj, j t, mn; Business Entrepreneurship mn; Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Marketing mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Business Studies; BA Marketing; BA Human Resource Management; BA Marketing (Intensive);
Designated for: BA Retail Marketing; BA Advertising With Public Relations; BA Business Entrepreneurship;
Description:
All organisations operate within a competitive and/or regulatory framework which has major influence upon the survival and welfare of the organisation. The framework, or environment is increasingly international in its scope. Students of business analysis must be able to identify and interpret the operating environment for a range of organisational types in order to begin to assess the strategic position of an organisation. This module addresses that need and reflects the importance of students being able to recognise, categorise and explore the major elements of the business environment which impact upon organisations.

IBO1004 - Reflections On Work

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: B3
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites:
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj,jt,mn; Human Resource Management mj, jt, mn; Ma nagement mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: Fda Business; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Enterprise (Business Development); Fda Travel And Tourism Management; Fda International Trade*; Fda Accounting; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Financial Services 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Retail Marketing - 4 Year Extended; BA Marketing - 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: BA Retail Marketing; BA Fashion Marketing; BA Business Studies; BA Human Resource Management; BA Management; Hnd Business; Hnd Business And Finance; Hnd Business And Marketing; Hnd Business And Hrm; Hnd Travel And Tourism Management; Hnc Travel And Tourism Management; BA Heritage Management*;
Description:
The aim of this work based learning module is for the student to gain an understanding of their work based organisation and to identify and examine the internal systems, structures, process and activities involved in the day to day running of the business. They will need to consider how these various aspects assist the organisation in being effective and achieving their organisational goals. The student will also be required to undertake examination and analysis of their role within the business and to reflect upon the relevant skills and knowledge required to ensure effective performance within the role.
Restrictions: This module requires the student to be in work in order to complete this module

IBO1004E - Reflections On Work (Evenings)

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: Fda Business Part Time;
Designated for: Hnc Business;
Description:
The aim of this work based learning module is for the student to gain an understanding of their work based organisation and to identify and examine the internal systems, structures, processes and activities involved in the day to day running of the business. They will need to consider how these various aspects assist the organisation in being effective and achieving their organisational goals. The student will also be required to undertake examination and analysis of their role within the business and to reflect upon the relevant skills and knowledge required to ensure effective performance within the role.
Restrictions: This module requires the student to be engaged in a work based activity and to undertake completion of a formal approval process in relation to their role and working environment to ensure that the required module learning outcomes can be met.

IBO1005 - Analysing The Environment

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: A3
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Fda Enterprise (Business Development); Fda International Trade*; Fda Accounting; BA Business Studies 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Financial Services 4 Year Extended; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Retail Marketing - 4 Year Extended; BA Marketing - 4 Year Extended;
Designated for: Fda Business; BA Retail Marketing; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Travel And Tourism Management; BA Heritage Management*; BA Events Management;
Description:
The aim of this work based learning module is for the student to investigate the dynamics of the changing business environment and to relate this to the business within which they operate. In order to achieve this the student will need to understand the external environmental forces and interpret how these may impact on the business and the particular business sector involved.
Restrictions: This module requires the student to be in work in order to complete the module

IBO1005E - Analysing The Environment (Evenings)

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Anne-Marie Mcgillion
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for:
Designated for: Hnc Business; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing);
Description:
The aim of this work based learning module is for the student to investigate the dynamics of the changing business environment and to relate this to the business within which they operate. In order to achieve this the student will need to understand the external forces and then to interpret how these may impact upon the business and the particular business sector involved.
Restrictions: This module requires the student to be engaged in a work based activity and to undertake completion of a formal approval process in relation to their role and working environment in order to ensure that the required learning outcomes of this module can be met.

IBO1007 - Introduction To Management

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Craig Meredith
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: C
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Management mj, jt, mn; Business mj, jt, mn; Human Reso urce Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Management; BA Management - Intensive;
Designated for: BA Advertising With Public Relations; BA Business Studies; BA Marketing; BA Events Management;
Description:
This module will provide an introduction to management theory and practice within the context of the historical development of management concepts and ideas. In addition, current issues in management are also studied to examine the application of these concepts and ideas within a practical business context. The module will be a compulsory module for the Joint and Combined Business and Joint and Combined BA Management degrees.

IBO1008 - Business In Context

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Neil Tingle
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: W
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for:
Designated for: Hnd Business; Hnd Business And Finance; Hnd Business And Marketing; Hnd Business And Hrm; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing); Fda Business;
Description:
This module provides an introduction to the main concepts and practices of Human Resource Management (HRM) within the context of a modern organisation, exploring both the strategic and operational elements of the function. The aim of the module is to provide an understanding of the personnel or HR function by exploring the systems and frameworks which are necessaru for organisations to manage and sustain the employment relationship. It also explores the principles of best practice in relation to the management of people at work. HRM is an area of rapid change within business and the changes taking place in the field of employment practice, including an introduction to global trends, is considered within the wider context of management. It will provide a sound understanding of the management of people at work and relates this to the overall management of the organisation.
Restrictions: Please note this module is taught at Northampton College and can only be studied by students on the HND/FdA FT Business course

IBO1016DL - Inward Investment

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Alan Jones
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Fda International Trade*;
Designated for:
Description:
This module aims to provide learners, icluding those based in private and public sector organisations with an introduction to the theory, practice and management of inward investment. The main characteristics and trends in UK inward investment are examined in the broader international context, followed by the attraction, retention and economic impact of inward investment in theory and practice. The management of inward investment by the UK government, RDAs, local authoritiesand investment promotion agencies is also explored, at the structural, strategic and operational levels. This module will be delivered via a "blended learning approach", combining study hours delivered through the distance/e-learning approach with "block attendance" workshops.

IBO1017 - Cms Managing Operations

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Allan Katwalo
Credit Value: 10
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Certificate In Management Studies;
Designated for:
Description:
Identifying customer needs, meeting those needs through effective management of resources and finally closing the loop with customer care are crucial activities of management. In addition, in order to operate effectively, managers should understand how the work unit he/she is responsible for relates to the outside business environment. This module can be viewed as a foundation course, and will introduce participants to a range of business environments, marketing, operations management, quality, marketing and customer care concepts. The module will also demonstrate how participants can apply these concepts in practical situations.
Restrictions: Restricted to students on the Certificate in Management Studies

IBO1019 - English For Business Studies

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Events Management; BA Tourism Marketing; BA Retail Marketing; BA Management; BA Marketing; BA Human Resource Management; BA Fashion Marketing; BA Entertainment Marketing*; BA Business Studies; BA Business Entrepreneurship; BA Advertising With Public Relations; BA Accounting And Finance;
Description:
This module is designed for those whose first language is not English. International students will have an entry level of ITETS 6.0 or equivalent. This module will provide an opportunity for students to further develop their English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in an academic and business context. This module familiarizes students in any area of business studies with both the cognitive and the linguistic aspects of their field of study. It recognises that a Business School is a discourse community with specific and specialized genres of language use. The understanding and skills developed will transfer to all other modules.
Restrictions: Restricted for students for whom English is a foreign language.

IBO1020DL - The International Movement Of Goods And Services

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Steven Townsley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Fda International Trade*;
Designated for:
Description:
This module identifies the core skills and knowledge needed to be able to work in the continuously evolving international trade environment. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the merits of different kinds of transport, the organisation and management of the administration of a company's international trade procedures as well as the legislation affecting the administration, documentation and transportation of goods internally.

IBO1022 - Office Administration

IBO1023 - Event Planning And Design

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: Tim Peacock
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Complusory for Events Management jt,mj,mn
Compulsory for: BA Events Management;
Designated for:
Description:
This module has three significant themes throughout; Event Planning & Design, Customer motivations & satisfaction, and communication strategies and ways to monitor the quality of the event product, service and process. Well prepared and communicated plans are essential to the successful execution of an Event no matter which industry sector the event falls within. This module aims to introduce the student to the foundations of event planning and design concentrating on areas such as feasibility of venue, programme design, cultural event types and suitability, risk assessment, budgeting and planning resources.

IBO1024 - The Events Industry

Field: BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Co-ordinator: A Jepson
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Events Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Events Management;
Designated for:
Description:
The Events industry covers a wide range of business sectors. The module aims to provide the student with the opportunity to explore and investigate the many sectors available; to understand the history of different event types; to identify the purpose of different sectors: entertainment, celebration, sport, experiential, fundraising, promotion, education, regeneration etc.; to identify organisations within the Events industry; to recognise the significance of demographics; to recognise the needs of the public sector and the not-for-profit sector; to understand funding sources; project management and supply-chain management. This module provides the opportunity for students to explore and analyse the processes of planning, implementing, managing and evaluating the impact of an event in practice.